Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Presidential decisions will be set forth through a Domestic Presidential Directive."

"Upon Presidential approval, the Issue Definition Memorandum will serve as a directive for analysis to begin on the questions defined."

"The lead Agency will take responsibility, in coordination with the Domestic Policy Staff and with the full assistance and cooperation of participating Agencies, for development of a Response Memorandu..."

"Domestic issues which otherwise would be covered by the Domestic Policy Review System may have to be handled differently because of excessive time pressures or unusual policy sensitivity."